Chances are this giant bear mounted over the bar at the Red Dog Saloon was shot during the mining era when this tavern first opened. Back in the old days the owner, Gordie Kanouse, would solicit business by greeting arriving ships on his mule with a sign that read, “Follow my ass to the Red Dog Saloon.” Today, tourists from the cruise ships don’t need to be prompted to step inside for some fun with their beer and sandwich.
